Getty/ZuffaConor McGregor has announced he intends to return to the featherweight division following defeat to Nate Diaz at UFC 196.
Speaking at the post-fight press conference the featherweight champion admitted that dropping back down the divisions was perhaps the best move for him following defeat.
Although who he will face next remains to be seen.
Credit it to him for owning his mistakes.
As reported by Fox Sports there are two challengers that spring to mind for ‘The Notorious’.
Conor McGregor: 145 it's a cut, it's intense but I make it and I make it every time. I'll defend my belt. Nate will fight dos Anjos#UFC196
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 6, 2016
Conor McGregor: It's kind of hard not to give Jose Aldo another go but he doesn't show up a lot. I don't know. #UFC196
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 6, 2016
Conor: At least Frankie Edgar shows up to compete#UFC196
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 6, 2016
It appears Aldo is keen to answer the question for Mcgregor.
The Brazilian took to social media to call out the man who knocked him out after 13 seconds in December.
See ya at #UFC200, @TheNotoriousMMA. Your fairy tale is over. You got nowhere to run now. Time to a rematch, pussy. pic.twitter.com/67fmic8qxG
— Jose Aldo Junior (@josealdojunior) March 6, 2016
Frankie Edgar meanwhile did not comment on the outcome of yesterday’s main event, so watch this space.
